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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 935.96 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 935.96 and 299.26 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 935.96 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/935.96 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 935.96 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 280,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,093.89/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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